author2reader™ overview
Enterprise Applications for Publishing
VISTA’s author2reader™ enterprise-wide applications framework is designed to meet the unique demands of the publishing industry at all stages of the publishing process.
The author2reader framework provides a modular approach that allows VISTA to assemble software components that meet the needs of individual publishers from a standard set of applications. The applications are supported by an array of specialized services, from implementation to consulting to applications hosting.
The author2reader framework centers on four key principles:
- A single product database, which consolidates and standardizes the information flow within the enterprise and the supply chain.
- A single customer database, which provides an authoritative source of customer information for data mining and can be accessed internally and by customers over the web.
- Appropriate third-party solutions that recognize the need to combine best-in-class solutions with VISTA world-class publishing applications.
- A publishing-specific information layer for comprehensive analysis and reporting across the enterprise.
author2reader components include:
- Customer Care
- Distribution
- E-Commerce
- Editorial
- Financials
- Fulfillment
- Information Commerce Software
- Product Information Management
- Production Management
- Publishing Intelligence
- Rights and Royalties
Applications are underpinned by a sophisticated technology environment that embraces new and significant trends such as web services.
The framework is delivered through a number of focused professional and support services, including:
- Applications Hosting Services (AHS), for publishers who want to focus on core business functions without the overhead of IT infrastructure and operations.
- Applications Implementation Services (AIS), designed to ensure that solutions are successfully implemented on client premises.
- Applications Management Services (AMS), which provide customized options for the support, management and development resources to manage VISTA applications at a customer site.
- Applications Support and Updates (ASU), which provide help desk and other standard support for implemented systems.
- Professional Consulting Services for large and small projects.
Please click on any of the links above to learn more about the solutions and services included in the author2reader framework.
